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Explorer Historical Highlights By Hans Krause

The Nelson Field in the North Sea is the British Gas discovery featured in a new series of articles focusing on the history of petroleum geology.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Region Activities Make Impact

Last year the Executive Committee, Advisory Committee and senior staff force-ranked AAPG’s top 25 programs. Generally, the outcome was what you might expect, with the BULLETIN, EXPLORER and ACE (annual meeting) taking the top rankings.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer President’s Column By David Rensink

Facing New Frontiers – As in the Past

In thinking about the future of AAPG and the petroleum industry, it is interesting to contemplate the frontiers we currently face and those we could face in the future – but it also is worthwhile to consider the frontiers of the past.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Career Included 'Rough Stuff'

It’s a wonderful life: Being named a winner of AAPG’s Pioneer Award never occurred to J. Myles Bowen – despite his prominent role in a number of huge industry success stories, including the Nelson Field.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Tako Koning

Deep Plays in Angola

Angola’s oil industry continues to benefit from new oil discoveries and ever increasing oil production, according to a paper presented at the Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC) by AAPG member, Tako Koning.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Tragedy Still Ripples in GOM

Offshore Brazil led the way in terms of 2010 discoveries, as offshore deepwater plays there dominated the industry’s and media’s attention.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken White

Brazil Discoveries Set 2010 Pace

Still standing: Despite the ill-fated Macondo disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the industry not only weathered the storm but emerged strongly, thanks largely to notable discoveries around the world.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Young Professionals: Avoiding Complacency, Burnout, Isolation

The first few years after college can be a big shock. While it is exciting to work with a team, and the pace of drilling and new projects can be exhiliarating, after a year or so, you may start to feel that you’re starting to become a bit isolated.

Added on 30 November, 2010

Hunter Stockdale Carr President (2024-2025) Carr Resources, Inc. (903) 597-2336

David Clay Past President (2024-2025) CRA Advisors (713) 417-4937

Bryan Guzman Treasurer (2019-2025) Premier Corex (832) 503-4645

The House of Delegates of the AAPG is made up of delegates from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective areas and serve a three year term.

Who Is My Delegate?

NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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